Tropical Storm Melissa formed Tuesday over the Caribbean Sea, becoming the 13th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
The ABC Islands could see heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next day or two, while Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Cuba could see heavy rain, flooding, and rough surf later this week as the system continues to move across the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tracking Tropical Storm Melissa
Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, the NHC said. A hurricane watch has been issued for portions of Haiti.Â
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The Air Force Hunters are expected to fly towards Invest 98L on Tuesday.Â
Any Florida impacts?
According to the latest models and projects, future Tropical Storm Melissa is not expected to have a direct impact on Florida. However, next week, Florida’s coastlines could see increased waves and rough surf, leading to beach erosion.Â
The latest forecast models predict the system will move across portions of Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.
The Source: The information is from the National Hurricane Center and the FOX 35 Storm Team.
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